Credit By Exam for French 1

Information & Registration

Eligible students may earn 4 units of UC & CSU transferable credits for French 1 to fulfill degree requirements for transfer and/or AA degree by successfully completing the comprehensive test and earning a grade of C or higher. (A score of 70% is a passing grade for a student majoring in French.) A student who does not earn a passing grade the first time will be allowed to take the test once more.    

Spring 2025 Credit by Exam

Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 12:00-3:00pm, Online Synchronous, Petit, Section 7275

Students Responsibilities

  • Student is responsible to determine the date, time, and location of the exam and to attend the scheduled exam.
  • Obtain the add code to be able to register for the test with the instructor.
  • Review the student portal to get the final grade.

Important Restrictions to Note

  • Students cannot receive credit for FREN 1 Credit by Exam after taking a higher level French course.   
  • Students are able to take a FREN 1 Credit by Exam and a higher level French course in the same semester.    
  • Units for which credit is given pursuant to this policy shall not be counted in determining the 12 semester hours of credit in residence required for the associate degree (Title 5, 55050 (g)).
  • Units earned through credit by exam are not considered for Financial Aid, Scholarship or Veteran Services eligibility and payments.

Please contact an SRJC counselor for any individual concerns about eligibility or requirements to take the CBE.